Approaches to Growth: East and WestwithClaudio Naranjo (1932 – 2019)

Books Mentioned In This Interview

claudio naranjo my psychedelic explorations

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There are striking parallels between Western psychotherapeutic methods such as the Gestalt therapy of Fritz Perls and the approaches of Sufism and Buddhism. In this revealing interview, the late Claudio Naranjo, MD, noted psychiatrist and author of One Quest and The Healing Journey, describes his personal experiences with the Arica training system of Dr. Oscar Ichazo, a Chilean Sufi teacher.

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Published on October 11, 2025

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